@mayasideas

art and media shape our world. what kind of climate/sustainability media do you want to see more of? view our full conversation on ethical climate storytelling at @green4ema 💚🌻 #sustainability #climatechange #climateaction #art #media #creativity #reelsinstagram #reels

it was really hard not to laugh while making this because i love this audio lmao but you gotta laugh to keep from crying 🥳 have a good weekend y’all #comedyreels #climatechange #ecoanxiety

tv in bed :) ipad baby benny for #internationalcatday 🧡 #reelsinstagram #catsofinstagram #orangecat

fairies are REAL and im the proof be kind to nature or we'll kick your a$$ (like in a magical way) 🧚🏾‍♀️

the childhood animal planet enjoyer to terrified environmentalist pipeline #reelsinstagram #reels

before i log off for the night, i wanted to share that it is benny aka “beignet sunshine sweet potato penn’s” birthday!!! (we don’t actually know when she was born but the shelter speculates sometime in june) everyone say happy birthday to her!!! :) ❤️🎊 ok have a great day/night/noon! love y’all. #cat #catsofinstagram #kitty #gato

i know i speak a lot to the importance of climate optimism especially for marginalized communities but i believe in also taking time to mourn the fact that this is our somehow our reality because uh🙃 ?????? please take care of yourselves and each other y’all. #reels #reelsinstagram

i’ve lived and breathed a passion for climate story telling for literally as long as i can remember, so i was super hyped and honored to be a panelist discussing “Ethical Climate Storytelling” for @green4ema’s incredible IMPACT summit alongside 3 fellow badass eco heroes @queerbrownvegan @browngirl_green and @wawa_gatheru 💚🌱🦋 the face, voice, and mediums of climate and environmentalism in the media is beginning to shift. marginalized creatives, environmental educators, and land and water protectors are building non-traditional paths to spotlighting the crucial perspectives and facets of sustainability, and the protection of people, culture, animals, ecosystems, and stewardship. huge thank you and hugs to the powerhouse EMA team @debblev @jasinskijay @aichaban can’t wait to share more from the talk!! in the meantime i’d love to hear in the comments your favorite example of climate storytelling (in film, tv, podcasts, books, social media content, games, etc.)! 💭 #climatechange #sustainability #film #artivism #emaimpactsummit

Facing a changing climate is taking a toll on mental health. Here are some healthy starting points to manage eco-anxiety that I hope resonate. 💚 @sierraclub #sierraclub #ecoanxiety

Climate justice is starting to enter the mainstream. Here’s a quick overview of what climate justice looks like at its core. I’d love to hear: what does climate justice look like to you? 🌍🙌🏽 @sierraclub #climatejustice #sierraclub

i’ve been an environmental activist for 14 years now starting at 8 years old. that’s the majority of my life. normally i would write a 20 paragraph caption for earth day, but i share resources on climate action and systemic change all year round you can check out! so today i’m going to keep it simple. :) STOP FUCKING WITH MOTHER EARTH 🗣🗣🗣 thank you. 🌍 ✨ #earthdayeveryday #earthday2022 #earthday 📸📍on Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Land earrings from @biuluartisanboutique 💕💫

hello vancouver! :) ✨at @ted #TED2022 🔴❤️

environmental justice is public health. public health is more than our medical and healthcare systems. environmental justice is crucial to our collective public health. join me and @vitalstrategies as we #ReimaginePublicHealth by visiting the link in my bio!!! 🙌🏽🌎 --- @vitalstrategies: “This year’s theme for #WorldHealthDay is Our Planet, Our Health. As we work to #ReimaginePublicHealth, we asked award-winning environmental and climate activist Maya Penn what public health means to her. Follow us as we share responses from activists, influencers and trailblazers. Learn more about how we're reimaginging public health at vitalstrategies.org/reimagine/ @mayasideas #healthiertomorrow⚕️🌍”

I’ve gotten this question around discovering your passions a lot, here are my top 5 tips to do just that! Be sure to share if you found them helpful! :) remember there are TWO days left to enter @myunidays Student Woman of The Year competition for a chance to win a £10,000 UNiDAYS grant! link in my bio💚✨ Have a wonderful day! #UNiDAYSSWOTY

finally got an opportunity to share and reflect on an amazing and magical night at the @captainplanetfdn gala celebrating the work of incredible youth leaders in climate and environmental justice 🌎💚 was so excited to see so many wonderful friends @hannah4change @vasserseydel @heatherwhiteofficial and many more!! @hannah4change KILLED it as an amazing co-emcee and shout out to @heatherwhiteofficial for 1. hosting the FUN table :D 2. getting a photo of me with THE @billnye you are my hero 😭 photos 1 and 3 by @primephocus ✨❤️ sparkly purse from @ladyjanevintage